Service Inventory Operations Manager in Sheffield

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Your Role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Service Inventory Operations Manager to lead our day-to-day service supply chain operations and play a key role within our UK Supply Chain Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee critical healthcare services, ensuring the timely availability of products and equipment that support NHS hospitals and customers across the UK, while driving operational excellence and service performance.

Your main responsibilities:

• Leading, developing and mentoring the Consignments, Loans and Technical Services Supply Chain teams to create a high-performing culture.
• Supporting and acting as Deputy for the Senior Supply Chain Manager within Service Inventory Operations.
• Overseeing the end-to-end management of loan kits and demo equipment.
• Managing consignment inventory across the UK, ensuring compliance, accuracy, audit readiness, and strong customer relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with GDP, Health & Safety, regulatory requirements, and internal audit standards.
• Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators, including inventory accuracy, loan fulfilment, returns performance, and service levels.
• Supporting S&OP activities through analysis of operational risks, service performance, and inventory trends.

What you need to succeed:

• Proven leadership experience within supply chain, service operations, inventory management, or a related field.
• Strong operational management experience within complex inventory environments, preferably in the healthcare sector or another highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret service and inventory data.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality operational outcomes.
• A customer-focused, proactive and collaborative approach with a drive for developing teams and driving operational excellence.

Why Join B. Braun? At B. Braun, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to healthcare while building a rewarding career with a global, family-owned organisation. We invest in our people through learning, development and long-term career opportunities, creating an environment where expertise is valued, ideas are encouraged and collaboration drives success.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Long-term career opportunities within a global healthcare organisation
• Paid professional membership (where required)
• Opportunities to learn from experienced healthcare and industry professionals
• Electric or hybrid company car (role dependent)
• Discretionary annual and quarterly bonus scheme
• Life assurance at 3x salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family-friendly and sick pay benefits
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Everyday Discounts and Blue Light Card savings
• And much more.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: At B. Braun, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to be themselves. We want every candidate to have a positive recruitment experience. If you need support during the hiring process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

What to Expect: Our recruitment process is designed to help us get to know you, while giving you the opportunity to learn more about B. Braun, our culture and the role. While the process may vary depending on the position, it will typically include:

• Hiring Panel interview (60 minutes) – a more detailed discussion about your skills, experience and how you could contribute to the team.
• Skills and role-related assessment(s) – an opportunity to showcase your expertise through activities relevant to the role.
• Final interview (if required) – an opportunity to meet additional stakeholders and gain further insight into the team, function and wider business.

Interviews may be conducted virtually, by telephone or in person, depending on the requirements of the role.